Flood Warning Issued for River Soar and Belgrave Area in Leicester
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Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 5 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for Belgrave, Leicester, as rising river levels are expected to cause flooding starting Saturday night.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Leicester, East Midlands
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 5 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Leicester, East Midlands.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a formal Flood Warning for the River Soar, Willow Brook, and Melton Brook at Belgrave. This level 2 severity alert indicates that flooding is expected and immediate action is required for those in the affected zone.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the East Midlands region within the county of Leicester. Areas at the highest risk include:
- Marjorie Street
- Coral Street
- Wand Street
- Cooper Street
- Ross Walk
- Bath Street
- Abbey Park Street
- Lanesborough Road
Properties and roads throughout the Belgrave area are also cited as being at risk of inundation.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to begin acting on their flood plans immediately. Key safety measures include moving possessions and valuables off the ground or to a higher level of safety. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as conditions develop.
Expected Conditions
Rising river levels are being driven by light rainfall forecast over the next 24 hours. Data from the Freemans Weir Gauge indicates that water levels will continue to rise until approximately midnight tonight, February 28, 2026.
Timeline
Flooding is expected to commence on February 28, 2026, at approximately 10:00 PM. River levels are projected to remain high until the afternoon of March 1, 2026. Officials expect to provide a status update by 3:00 AM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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